1999 BMW 323 Engine and tranny

SOPHIESFANCY

MEMBER
1999 BMW 323
4 CYL
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

Three years ago I was told I needed a transmission. I didn't have the money then, so I took the car off the road and it's been in my driveway ever since. I never started the car. Just recently once and then it wouldn't start anymore. Should I repair it or not, considering what I just explained?I don't want to waste my money
Did I damage the engine by not starting it?

1 Reply

CJ MEDEVAC

MECHANIC
11,005 POSTS

DOUBT YOU DAMAGED IT

THE ISSUE NOW IS "WHAT IS STUCK" OR "WHAT MAY BE GUMMED UP" (DUE TO THE FUEL SITTING SO LONG)

IT MAY TAKE A BIT MORE WORK TO GET IT TO RUN AGAIN

OF COURSE, UNLESS YOU GET ANOTHER LOCAL OPINION (THAT'S BETTER THAN THE OTHER) YOU STILL MAY BE FACING A TRANNY ISSUE

AS FAR AS

"KEEP"

OR

"HEAP"

LOOK AT "MY ANSWER" IN THIS POST THAT I ANSWERED TO ANOTHER FELLER, I'M GONNA LINK YOU, AS IT WOULD TAKE ME FOREVER TO HUNT AND PECK IT OUT AGAIN! THERE ARE LINKS WITHIN IT ALSO. THIS MIGHT HELP YOU IN MAKING A DECISION!

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/4-your-educated-opinion-replace-or-repair

RETURN HERE AND LET US KNOW THE DEAL

WE DO LIKE TO SEE PICS OF WHAT YOU PULLED UP INTO OUR GARAGE!

THE MEDIC

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